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  • DaleH
    DaleH replied to the thread Hmmmm, do I need more HP?.
    That’s on an aux tilting bracket to lower it down …
  • DaleH
    DaleH posted the thread Hmmmm, do I need more HP? in Motors.
    Me thinks this little vintage 4hp will push her just fine … whaddya think?
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  • DaleH
    DaleH replied to the thread Engine height.
    No need for a cherry picker, I've lifted many an OB up to V4 140hp in size motors by hanging a come-along or chainfall rig off a tree...
  • DaleH
    Yes, it could, and will (especially if used in saltwater!), if not properly isolated, but the hull I added this to was fiberglass, not...
  • DaleH
    FWIW I just replaced the transom wood in a sweet FRP hull and needed to replace the tin trim cap as I went with a thicker layup transom...
  • DaleH
    DaleH replied to the thread Seat as structural component?.
    Without knowing that model specifically, then I'd say most definitely "YES" the center seat serves to keep the sides of the boat from...
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  • DaleH
    DaleH replied to the thread Adding a drain plug..
    Yes, the straight tube end needs to be cut to length. To allow for the bend radius I leave them about 1/4" longer as they stick through...
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